news for you texas Skating rink shooting GRAND PRAIRIE — The Saturday night shootings that left six dead, including the gunman, lasted just moments, said Forum Roller World owner Walt Hedrick. The gunman, whose son was celebrating his 11th birthday, ordered the children to leave the snack area before he began shooting, said Grand Prairie detective John Brimmer. No children were killed, but four people were wounded in addition to the adults who died, he said.
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nation &world Norway attack claims 93 OSLO, Norway — The man blamed for killing at least 93 people during terrorist attacks on Norway’s government headquarters and an island retreat for young people wanted to trigger an antiMuslim revolution in Norwegian society, his lawyer said Sunday. The manifesto that 32-yearold suspect Anders Behring Breivik published online ranted against Muslim immigration to Europe and vowed revenge on those “indigenous Europeans” whom he deemed had betrayed their heritage. The document said they would be punished for their “treasonous acts.”
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Finding affordable dates on a tight budget Local specials ◗ For ideas and for the latest events happening in the Bryan-College Station area, visit http://www. visitaggieland. com/.
Amber Jaura The Battalion Part of being a college student is learning how to budget. But just because your wallet is feeling the pinch doesn’t mean your love life should. There are several ways to impress for less when going out with that special someone. Junior kinesiology major Kyle Coker said that money aside, to him a date that includes the interests of the two involved is what’s most important. “Play sports, or you could both go running together or go to the hiking trails here in College Station, find affordable places or open fields to play for whatever fits both your interests” Coker said. “Like if you both like to read you can go to Starbucks or a bookstore and
that’s a fun date while not pricey at all.” Take the time to find a place where both of you can enjoy yourselves. Spend time at an art gallery, a museum, swing away at the batting cages or go downtown to enjoy live music. Find a better alternative to the usual costly dinner. Amy Jah, a junior nutritional sciences major, said that dinner for two can really add up so she suggests a movie and dessert instead. “Movies here are only four bucks and frozen yogurt is delicious and cheap. You only spend like $15 total,” Jah said. “Going to the theater and enjoying a movie is relaxing and sharing a sweet treat with someone is always fun.” Impress your date by finding opportunities to get discounted tickets to events taking place. Having a good time
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Stock market slows NEW YORK — This month may be the slowest in the stock market in more than three years.Trading volume, or the number of shares bought and sold, is down because there are fewer big investors buying stocks. And those who want to buy are worried about the job market and the European debt crisis — and the budget impasse in Washington. If Congress and the White House don’t agree on budget cuts and raising the government’s borrowing limit, the U.S. is at risk of defaulting on its debt after Aug. 2. Associated Press
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with someone doesn’t have to be expensive, you just need some creativity. The perfect date suited to your budget is out there waiting to be planned only if you choose to seek it. Junior biomedical sciences major Amy Jackson said that while going out is exciting, she prefers getting to know someone over a movie at their place or a nice dinner in. “Red box movie night or Netflix and eating ice cream would be a fun date night for a low price. It’s affordable and you’re in a comfortable setting where the two of you can speak openly” Jackson said. “At the end of the night, a date’s success is not measured by how lavishly you spend it but the connection you’re able to make with the other person.”
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Whether it be football, basketball, baseball or any sport out there, the longstanding rivalry between Texas A&M and The University of Texas never fails to cause a stir amongst fans. In the modern age of Facebook and Twitter, the competition extends beyond the playing field and onto the Internet. Aggies can show their pride on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/tamu where U.T. holds a 312,398 -283,118 lead in “likes.” U.T.’s The Daily Texan newspaper currently edges The Battalion in number of “likes” on Facebook 2,793 to 2,355. To tip the scales in favor of A&M, visit the official Battalion Facebook page and click “like.” Readers can also follow @thebattonline to receive the latest news and updates via Twitter.
The Battalion After the Texas A&M System Board of Regents discussed the recent addition of high school football games to the Longhorn Network’s broadcast schedule, A&M officials remained indecisive of how to handle the network, Texas’ death grip on the Big 12 and the growing yell across Aggieland for the school to SECede. Texas A&M Director of Athletics Bill Byrne said in a statement following the meeting that the Longhorn Network’s change of schedule brings new concerns for the Big 12 Conference. He said the addition of high school football games to the network’s schedule gives the Longhorns an unfair advantage in recruiting outside of the state. “Recent news concerning this network however, have created a considerable amount of uncertainty,” Byrne said. “The concept of the Longhorn Network broadcasting two live football games— with one of these being a conference game—had not been discussed among the Big 12 athletic directors. Our concerns were heightened further when news reports surfaced that the Longhorn Network would be broadcasting high school football games featuring Texas high school recruits, including recruits living outside the state of Texas.” Byrne also said he contacted the Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe and was pleased when Beebe told The Dallas Morning News he put the Longhorn Network on hold. Byrne also said he and other Big 12 athletic directors have aired these concerns with the NCAA but are still waiting a response. “Knowing how restrictive NCAA rules are regarding any collegiate representative contacting prospects, we contacted the NCAA for an interpretation. We are still waiting for the NCAA’s response,” See Networkon page 4
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